Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers sign Afa Pakalani A former captain of Tonga Under-20s and a member of Australia’s Sevens programme during 2014, Pakalani won his first Test caps with Tonga against Pacific rivals...
Mikaele Mafi rocks Auckland with one of the biggest hits of the season
9 years ago by Rugby DumpOtago took the physical battle to Auckland earlier today to claim a 34-26 Mitre 10 Cup win in Dunedin, in a match that featured a number of bruising collisions. This tackle by Mikaele Mafi in midfield...
HIGHLIGHTS: Otago v Auckland
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreat win for Otago as they punished Auckland's mistakes in this game. Sio Tomkinson starred for the home side scoring his side's first and last try of the match, while Jona Nareki also added two tries...
Leicester Tigers sign Afa Pakalani
9 years ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Tonga international back Afa Pakalani. A former captain of Tonga Under-20s and a member of Australia’s Sevens programme during 2014, Pakalani...
Sean O'Brien blames coaching staff for drawn Lions series
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland flanker Sean O'Brien has blamed the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the tourists' failure to secure the three-Test series against the All Blacks this summer. The 30-year-old played...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTyrel Lomax will join Highlanders in 2018 The Highlanders will get their hands on prop Tyrel Lomax a year earlier than originally expected after the Rebels released the front rower from his...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks sign lock Gideon Koegelenberg from Zebre on a two-year deal The 22-year-old played for Italian club Zebre in the Pro12 for two seasons, but is a product of the Sharks Academy and earned one cap...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 5 - Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is an unpredictable game and Wellington certainly proved that when they went into their fixture as underdogs against Canterbury and ended up thrashing the reigning champions 60-14 on Sunday. Stat...
All Blacks much better than Boks, not that you didn’t already know
9 years ago by The RoarThe All Blacks have taught the Springboks a new lesson in pain, smashing the South Africans 50-nil at QBE Stadium in Auckland. More to come. Article link: All Blacks much better than Boks, not that you...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGibson-Park & Nacewa to return for Cheetahs clash Leinster have confirmed that Jamison Gibson-Park and Isa Nacewa returned to Dublin yesterday (Thursday) and have successfully applied for a visa...
